What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
the Pacific Ocean
100
What is the name of the president of the United States now?
Joe Biden
100
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
100
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
100
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies.
200
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
200
Who is the governor of your state?
Andrew Cuomo
200
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote
write to a newspaper
(many others)
200
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
people from Africa
200
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day
MLK, Jr. Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
300
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
the Mississippi
300
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
300
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
the flag
the U.S.
300
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Hopi
Iroquois
many others
300
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
400
What is the capital of your state?
Phoenix
400
What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic Party
400
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
obey the laws
give up loyalty to other countries
defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S.
serve in the military if needed
serve the nation if needed
be loyal to the U.S.
400
What is one reason colonists came to America?
for freedom
400
What is the economic system in the United States?
market economy
(or capitalist economy)
500
Name one U.S. territory.
Guam, Puerto Rico, Mariana Islands, Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands
500
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?